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How To Defend Like Paulo Maldini - Tactical Theory

3 weeks ago | totalfootballanalysis.com | Scott Martin

Who is Paolo Maldini? Few players can boast the longevity of having matched up against both Maradona and Cristiano Ronaldo. In fact, only one player comes to mind. His name is Paolo Maldini. Though he played in a different era, Il Capitanos brilliance on the pitch leaves us with timeless lessons in defending. This tactical analysis is part retro scouting report, part tactical theory.
Premier League Transfer Overhauls & Rebuilds

Feb 12, 2025 | totalfootballanalysis.com | Scott Martin

That’s right, this is Part 2. The initial article, “Rebuild or Ruin: A data analysis on transfer overhauls,” debuted on Total Football Analysis in October 2022. As we near 2 ½ years since the original analysis, it’s time for an update. The one difference from the previous data analysis to this one is that we’re going to narrow our attention to just the Premier League. We want to continue investigating the statistics that, between the two articles, date back to the 2017/18 campaign.
Bayern Munich Tactics In High Press 2024/25

Jan 28, 2025 | totalfootballanalysis.com | Scott Martin

At 0.77 xGA P90, Bayern Munich have arguably been Europe’s top defensive side in 2024/25. That’s really where this article started. Initially, this Bayern Munich press was an opportunity for study and self-improvement. After watching the press from organised starting positions, other ideas emerged. While Bayern is still one of the best defensive sides in the world, it’s simultaneously a side with some vulnerabilities in its high press, which is the topic of this tactical analysis.
Supercopa De España 24/25: Barcelona Vs Real Madrid

Jan 14, 2025 | totalfootballanalysis.com | Scott Martin

In the build-up to the Super Cup El Clásico, Barcelona’s resounding 4-0 over Real Madrid in October was on everyone’s mind. Was that match a fluke? Would Barcelona’s poor run of form to end 2024 hurt them? How would Real Madrid’s long list of injuries impact them in this match? We came in with many questions but left with a resounding answer. The Super Cup El Clásico reproduced the shock and awe of Barcelona’s victory over Madrid in La Liga.
How Russell Martin's Southampton Must Adapt To Survive

Dec 9, 2024 | totalfootballanalysis.com | Alexandra Hunt

The Championship playoff final back in May must feel like a distant memory for Southampton fans. At the time of writing, prior to the international break, the Saints find themselves rooted to the bottom of the Premier League. To compound their plight, Opta has predicted only a 5.23% chance of survival for the South Coast side, with a predicted points tally of 23. To put it in context, no team has ever survived on such a total.
Tracking Every UNC Women Shot 2023

Dec 3, 2024 | totalfootballanalysis.com | Scott Martin

UNC’s Anson Dorrance is the most iconic NCAA soccer coach in history. The NCAA wins leader has 934 career wins, emerged victorious with 21 national championships, won the first-ever Women’s World Cup in 1991, and coached the likes of Mia Hamm, Kristine Lilly, Cindy Parlow, and Tisha Venturini. He has also managed players who went on to become elite coaches themselves. Saturday’s USA versus England matchup featured former Tar Heel Sarina Wiegman against former WSL and Chelsea manager Emma Hayes.
Rúben Amorim’s Coaching Style At Sporting CP

Nov 23, 2024 | totalfootballanalysis.com | Alexandra Hunt

The 2020/21 season marked a 19-year wait for Sporting Lisbon to be crowned Primeira Liga champions. A return to the top of the Portuguese pyramid coincided with the arrival of former Benfica midfielder Rúben Amorim in the managerial dugout, who was recently linked with the vacancy at Premier League outfit Liverpool. Although it’s not always been plain sailing since Amorim’s arrival, Sporting have established a tactical identity and secured another domestic league title last campaign.
Trent Alexander-Arnold Scouting Report: Why Arne Slot Must Renew The Right-Back’s Contract At All Costs

Oct 1, 2024 | totalfootballanalysis.com | Alexandra Hunt

It’s well-documented how much data is used in football these days. Data plays a pivotal role in club decision-making, whether to guide recruitment or inform tactical decisions. But how can data be used to benefit players? The likes of Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne and Arsenal’s Ben White have been known to utilise the wealth of data available in football in order to negotiate improved contract terms.
Alvaro Morata: How does the Spanish captain fit into Paulo Fonseca's plans?

Sep 1, 2024 | totalfootballanalysis.com | Alexandra Hunt

It was an eventful summer for Spaniard Álvaro Morata, who captained his country to Euros glory in Germany. Whilst on the domestic stage, the forward clinched a move to Serie A side AC Milan — a move we speculated on in our previous magazine issue and analysed with a data visualisation. The Rossoneri reportedly paid €13m for the 31-year-old, ensuring Morata’s total transfer fees over the course of his career have eclipsed the €200m mark.
Scandinavian Playmakers: Oskar Sivertsen, Tobias Gulliksen, Zeidane Inoussa, Sebastian Nanasi

Aug 1, 2024 | totalfootballanalysis.com | Lee Scott

With the majority of European leagues ramping up their preparations for the start of the 2024/25 season over the coming weeks, you might be forgiven for thinking that there was no quality football available to follow. While the European Championships, and now the Olympics, may have offered some distractions from the long summer break, top-level leagues are still ongoing as most Scandinavia, Denmark excepted, play through the summer months.